[Naismith]

Hello.

I want to make a recopilation of all the methods you can use for install CWM & CM9 in the Mele.

Thanks Christian Troy for CM9 & AOKP for Allwinner.
Make a donation for all this work!
http://bit.ly/N6kIsD

Thanks will1384 for the C method.
http://www.reddit.co...ele_a1000a2000/

Thanks dreams_idea for the A method
http://bbs.mele.cn/showtopic-695.aspx

Thanks KEgg for the MK802 CWM
http://rikomagic.co....c.php?f=2&t=142

Mele need more cooperation in the Compatibility file... and some more work to adjust the recovery system.

Any contribution will be good, thanks.


A.- SOFTWARE ONLY METHOD
B.- SOFTWARE & HARDWARE METHOD (DONT NEED WELDING)
C.- SOFTWARE & HARDWARE METHOD (NEED WELDING)


A.- SOFTWARE ONLY METHOD

SOFT:

- OBLIGATORY
Install the oficcial firmware ICS V1 2012-06-28.
https://docs.google....czhtUmNydzNBM1k

- MK802_recovery
http://files.androta...02_recovery.zip
http://db.tt/KYg2WQ3K

- adb_recovery_install.zip
http://www.mediafire...1tw0j7ga66j3ivs

- CM9 or AOKP by Cristian Troy
CM9:
http://www.androidfi...stiantroy/roms/
AOKP:
http://www.androidfi...stiantroy/aokp/


GAPPS
http://allwinner-cm9...0429-signed.zip

mele_a100_legacy-compatibility_v1.08_cn.zip
https://www.sugarsyn...67716806_620344
Check updates here:
http://bbs.mele.cn/s...opic-695-2.aspx

Notepad++, download & install
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download


INSTALLATION PROCESS:

1.- Turn ON Mele

2.- Connect on ethernet. Check the IP address, take note.
192.168.1.XX
Take note of the MAC adress too.

3.- Unzip adb_recovery_install.zip
Go to directory \adb_recovery_install\script_dat
Execute HDMI or VGA bat.... this configure the system.

In the same directory with Notepad++ edit the file "script.fex" and change MAC= "00ce39112233"... with our MAC
SAVE.

Then execute edit_bootload.bat to save the configuration.

4.- Copy in the root directory of the SD card:
Recovery.img
zip CWM9 or AOKP
zip Gapps.
zip Compatibility.
Insert the SD in the Mele

5.- Go back directory \adb_recovery_install and open a command line here.

Execute:

install-recovery.bat 192.168.1.XX
The Mele reboots in recovery mode.

6.- MAKE A BACKUP IF YOU WANT TO SAVE YOUR CONFIGURATION.
Wipe data & wipe cache
Flash CM9,
Flash apps
Flash compatibility
Advance > Fix permissions
Reboot

7.- Enjoy CM9


B.- SOFTWARE & HARDWARE METHOD (DONT NEED WELDING)

SOFT:

- Firmware Mk802_0710B.rar
http://store.cloudst...MK802_0710B.rar

- Hack package
http://dl.dropbox.co...le_Hack_V02.zip
LiveSuite 1.9
File to create a SD boot FEL
Recovery Mk802

- CM9 Cristian Troy, GAPPS & compatibility.
http://www.androidfi...stiantroy/roms/
Take the last one.

GAPPS
http://allwinner-cm9...0429-signed.zip

mele_a100_legacy-compatibility_v1.01_cn
http://www.mediafire...kkms3oipbortfc7

- Linux distribution
Puppy linux works and is small.
http://puppylinux.or....%20Release.htm
slacko-5.3.3-4g-SCSI.iso

Create a boot USB with this:
http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/


HARD:
USB male wire.
Cut and connect the green and white cables.
Black wire can be connect to the ethernet connection metal box near the port.
See the last photo:
http://imgur.com/a/rf3OT#WghJo
Red cable and shield is no needed.
STILL DONT CONNECT THE USB


INSTALLATION PROCESS:

A.- Create SD boot FEL card in linux.
Use this command with the "fel-boot.sunxi" in the hack package.
dd if=fel-boot.sunxi of=/dev/sdX bs=1024 seek=8

1.- Turn ON Mele. Wait till desktop go on.

2.- Connect the USB cable and some drivers start install.

3.- Turn OFF Mele and unplug USB

4.- Execute Livesuit.
Accept all the driver messages.
Select img -> MK802 firmware.
Wait in this screen... dont touch anything.

http://imgur.com/bBl4D,EE2V2

5.- Insert SD boot FEL in the Mele
Connect the USB
Turn ON Mele

6.- Then Livesuit question about format the device 2 times, say yes.
The flash process begins.
Accept
EXIT

Reboot and Mele now starts like MK802

7.- Install and configure SuperUser, BusyBox & Script manager


8.- Copy in the root directory of the SD card:
Recovery.img and 2 "*.sh" files
zip CWM9
zip Gapps.
zip Compatibility.
Insert the SD in the Mele

9.- Execute in root mode Install script & reboot Script

10.- MAKE A BACKUP IF YOU WANT TO SAVE YOUR CONFIGURATION.
Wipe data & wipe cache
Flash CM9,
Flash apps
Flash compatibility
Advance > Fix permissions
Reboot

11.- Enjoy CM9

C.- SOFTWARE & HARDWARE METHOD (NEED WELDING)
http://www.reddit.co...ele_a1000a2000/

This post has been edited by Naismith: 06 August 2012 - 03:27 AM

[dryster]

A couple of times in your explanation you refer to "zip CWM9" but I believe you mean "zip CM9" as CWM is installed via the recovery.img and a script or batch file.

One major step that should be mentioned is the initial backup of the Mele from CWM.

[Naismith]

Yes, is "zip CM9"... typo error, sorry.

And... Ok, mention to make a backup is important too.

Thanks.

[Naismith]

New mele_a100_legacy-compatibility_v1.04_cn
https://www.sugarsyn...67716806_691590

Add AOKP in the installation.
Wooorks GREAT!

[Naismith]

mele_a100_legacy-compatibility_v1.06_cn
https://www.sugarsyn...67716806_600967

-F10 mouse support.
-Improvement in CM9 full screen
-Mouse support like the oficial firmware, left back button, middle menu.

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ISSUES:

IR control still works crazy.
SATA support. Dont work for me...

I prefer AOKP now... Video playback is great, better than any official.
And the personalization make the esperiencie great.

[vermillion]

Thanks for the guide and links. I had problems getting it installed at first but once I flashed the official mele ICS rom it installed fine. my problem then was that I was unable to control CWM but once I figured out it was a conflict with my laser mouse and removed that and reflashed it all worked.

[Naismith]

vermillion, on 02 August 2012 - 02:18 PM, said:

Thanks for the guide and links. I had problems getting it installed at first but once I flashed the official mele ICS rom it installed fine. my problem then was that I was unable to control CWM but once I figured out it was a conflict with my laser mouse and removed that and reflashed it all worked.

Perfect!

CWM works for me with any wifi keyboard and mouse.

Enjoy the new System.

You can save more memory sttoping and disabling some apps running in background in Settings>Applications>In use.

Which version you have installed? CM9 or AOKP?

[vermillion]

Naismith, on 03 August 2012 - 03:06 AM, said:

Perfect!

CWM works for me with any wifi keyboard and mouse.

Enjoy the new System.

You can save more memory sttoping and disabling some apps running in background in Settings>Applications>In use.

Which version you have installed? CM9 or AOKP?

I have flashed both but currently I am using CM9 and I must say I am very impressed.
Which apps have you stopped to save memory?

[Naismith]

vermillion, on 03 August 2012 - 03:48 AM, said:

I have flashed both but currently I am using CM9 and I must say I am very impressed.
Which apps have you stopped to save memory?

The rotation app... exchange mail (if you don't need)... and some more, i dont have the Mele here now.

With Room toolbox -> Auto start manager... we can clean more apps in the boot...
https://play.google....liberty.toolbox
DRM services, phone features...

I take a look and make a list one of this days.

[Naismith]

mele_a100_legacy-compatibility_v1.08_cn.zip
https://www.sugarsyn...67716806_620344

1.- Installed Apk update.
2.- More FREE memory disabling unused services.
3.- IR control turn off for avoid TV control interferences.
4.- Now the mouse cursor is BIG & YELLOW

[vermillion]

Niasmith have you tried CM10 preview. I am about to flash the update zip from this thread
http://bbs.mele.cn/showtopic-742.aspx
and will let you know how it goes.

[Naismith]

vermillion, on 08 August 2012 - 11:01 AM, said:

Niasmith have you tried CM10 preview. I am about to flash the update zip from this thread
http://bbs.mele.cn/showtopic-742.aspx
and will let you know how it goes.

CM10 Preview 1 dont work... but i try only with the chinese 1.08 compatibility
I want to try with Preview 2 & new MK802 compatibility for JB.

The update in the link looks like the oficial version ICS V1 0628... with a audio fix?
When you try this let me know... thanks!

[vermillion]

Naismith, on 08 August 2012 - 11:31 AM, said:

CM10 Preview 1 dont work... but i try only with the chinese 1.08 compatibility
I want to try with Preview 2 & new MK802 compatibility for JB.

The update in the link looks like the oficial version ICS V1 0628... with a audio fix?
When you try this let me know... thanks!

Well it works but I did not follow their guide, all I did was to flash the update zip from a fresh install of ics once I had installed cwm so some of the issues I have may be my fault in not using their recovery and hdmi settings.
First problem is that it will not display properly hdmi settings produce unusual results
Second the status bar is hidden but I am unable to call it back up.
I haven't yet tested this further. I think I need to read the thread again and follow it fully.
I will let you know how I get on.

[Naismith]

Good luck with this vermillion.

CM10 Preview 2 and MK802 JB V1 compatibility doesnt work.
Boot in black screen via HDMI.

This post has been edited by Naismith: 08 August 2012 - 12:47 PM

[vermillion]

OK here are my results. To get it to work I had to use the "HDMI cable the feed Recovery.rar" listed in the second reply to the Chinese thread. I used their files and changed the ip address in the HDMI线一键入Recovery.bat file to suit my mele but I had to change the recovery.img to the one you listed here:
http://db.tt/KYg2WQ3K
As the one they used I was unable to navigate i.e. no response other than flashing screen. My mele then booted into recovery, note recovery is split into quad screen as in the mk802 and the screen flashes on each key press but I was able to navigate recovery and flash the update.zip.
Once I booted into android the HDMI setting worked and my previous problem was fixed, also under display settings there are more options than in the original ics.
The system speed is good and the original mele remote works. The hidden status bar is a feature of this rom and I am still unable to unhide it, there is an app installed that I believe is an advanced settings app but it is in Chinese, I have a hunch this will allow you to unhide the status bar plus a lot more, there are a lot of sub settings so we would need someone to translate.
There is an audio patch pre-installed and I think it is the 1.4 version.
In all I think this rom has potential we just need to know how to unlock it.

[Naismith]

Vermillion you can mirror the file in this links?
http://db.tt/KYg2WQ3K
Dropbox is block.

Thanks.

[vermillion]

Naismith, on 09 August 2012 - 04:35 AM, said:

Vermillion you can mirror the file in this links?
http://db.tt/KYg2WQ3K
Dropbox is block.

Thanks.

No problem

recovery img: http://www.filedropper.com/recovery

recovery zip files: http://www.filedropp...m/mk802recovery

This post has been edited by vermillion: 12 August 2012 - 07:31 AM

[Naismith]

vermillion, on 09 August 2012 - 10:39 AM, said:

No problem

http://www.filedropper.com/recovery

Thanks.

[vermillion]

I have now followed the hardware mod guide and have successfully installed MK802 FW 0710B.img via livesuit, it boots up fine I will now test and see how it performs.
I am also going to flash the Uberoid Mk802 image and will let you know how it goes.

[Naismith]

Hi.

NEW OFFICIAL ROM
http://www.mele.cn/c...show.aspx?id=36
http://pan.baidu.com...3719_2442427080

Vermillion the Xuehu 0509 Rom dont work for me... blocked in the green android logo...


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New compatibility file
mele_legacy-compatibility_Quarx2k_v1.0_tw.zip
https://www.sugarsyn..._68764639_88829
From here:
http://www.mobile01....6&t=2862214&p=4

This post has been edited by Naismith: 10 August 2012 - 08:45 AM